Practice mode Soil Science

Which instrument is used to determine soil texture?

Correct answer C. Hydrometer

Explanation

In the hydrometer method, dispersed soil is suspended in water and a hydrometer measures suspension density as particles settle, allowing sand, silt and clay percentages to be calculated.

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